Subaru Impreza (2017): Back over prevention
Recall 17V132000 · Mar 2, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc.
25,567
vehicles affected
25,567
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V132000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2017
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,567
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Camera system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
What can happen
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V132000?
1 model: Subaru Impreza (2017), about 25,567 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V132000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
What can happen?
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.